Supports the research activities of Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute by leading program evaluation activities with an emphasis (.5 FTE) on a major UNCF Scholarship program. Conducts research from conception to completion that is aligned with UNCF and FDPRI’s core mission; collects, analyzes, interprets, and presents quantitative information; advises on results and findings and makes recommendations for policy, program, and fundraising decision-making. Assists with the management of administrative and operative activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Design and conduct comprehensive evaluation activities associated with the UNCF-Koch Scholars Program, which includes survey development and administration, conducting focus groups, assessing online curricula, analyzing and writing evaluation reports, among other tasks. Other duties include drafting and editing donor reports, collecting and analyzing data in support of program activities and demonstrating the program’s effectiveness through data.

Manage databases of the FDPRI to support various research studies required by the divisions, field offices, and member institutions.

Manage research partners and oversee research implementation as relevant to programmatic learning agendas.

Assist in the creation and mainstreaming of best practice resources, where appropriate.

Assist in the development of proposals, donor reports and project budgets for FDPRI.

Education and/or Experience:

Master's degree required in the areas of Educational policy, (preferably in higher education), Educational psychology, Educational Administration or related field and at least two to four years of data management and/or institutional research experience. Doctoral degree (PhD, or Ed.D) degree preferred.